RCx

RCx-xxxAx-8.
09
(12-24 VDC; 4-20 mA Control)
CSA/IECEX Rated*
USER MANUAL
Contents
INSTALLATION 2
Mounting 2
Wiring 2
Wiring for Explosion Proof Actuators 2
Wiring for Non-Explosion Proof Actuators 3
Power Supply and Current Draw 4
Control Signal and Feedback 4
OPERATION 5
DIP switches 5
Controlling the Actuator 5
Changing the number of turns 6
Torque Settings 7
Speed and Torque Details 7
Signal Loss and Calibration 9
Manual Override 10
Troubleshooting 10
EXPLOSION PROOF CERTIFICATIONS 11
ACTUATOR DIMENSIONS 12
PART NUMBER BREAKDOWN 15
LABEL BREAKDOWN 16
*Only model numbers:

RCx-BxxAx w/ ex-proof
lid engraving (see p.11)
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User Manual RCx-xxxAx-8.09
INSTALLATION
Mounting
The holes indicated in the image are intended for a mounting
bracket. They are threaded for ¼-20 and are 0.4” deep.
The other two visible holes are threaded 10-32, 0.50” deep, and
are intended to be used to lock the lid in position with screws.
For detailed dimensions see p.12.
Wiring
Wiring for Explosion Proof Actuators
The RCx-BxxAx Explosion-Proof actuator does not come with a pre-installed cable, nor cable
gland. A cable gland that meets site specifications for the appropriate hazardous location rating
is required for installation. The cable gland and the cable for hazardous location should be
installed by qualified personnel in accordance with site and local requirements.
The actuator comes standard with a ½” FNPT thread cable entry. See p.12 for
location of ½” FNPT housing access. A cable with 5 wires is required; it is
recommended to use 16-24 AWG for all wires.
Standards for cable gland and cable in hazardous locations:
Cable Types Permitted in

Compliance Standards
Class I Division 1
Required to be Met
Hazardous Locations
ANSI / UL 514B, ANSI / UL Non-Armored Extra Hard
1203, ANSI / UL 2225, C22.2 Usage Cord & TC-ER-HL
ANSI / UL 514B, ANSI / UL Armored IEEE 45 & IEEE
1203, ANSI / UL 2225 1580 Marine Shipboard Cable
ANSI / UL 514B, ANSI / UL
MC-HI, ITC-HL
1203, ANSI / UL 2225
ANSI / UL 514B, ANSI / UL
Teck 90 (Canada Only)
1203, C22.2
* In explosion-proof models, the FNPT thread is not intended for conduit connection. Cable gland only.

Once the cable and cable gland are installed, connect the wires to the pins on the terminal block as
indicated here:
Pin Function
6 +24VDC
5 Power gnd.
4 Feedback signal (4-20 mA) *
3 Not connected
2 Isolated** input signal gnd.
1 Isolated** input signal (4-20 mA)
* “feedback” available in RCx-xxxAF version only
** “isolated” available in RCx-xxxAI and xxxAF versions only
Terminal
123456
Remove R66 to
convert from 4-20
mA to 1-5 V input
signal
If the sensing resistor R66 is removed, we recommend placing a 10K resistor between signal and signal
GND, or simply using shielded cables (for noise reduction).
Wiring for Non-Explosion Proof Actuators
The actuator comes standard with a Turck 5-position connector and a 20’ cable (5x 22 AWG) with plug.
Cut the cable to the length required, then connect according to the following wire color schematic.
Pins indicate the connection of the cables to the terminal block on the PCB board within the actuator.
These are pre-wired at the factory for non-explosion proof actuators.
Wire color schematic for “Turck 5” cable:

Pin Colour DC power supply only
6 White +24VDC
5 Black Power gnd.
4 Grey Feedback signal (4-20 mA) *
3 Not connected
2 Brown Isolated** input signal gnd.
1 Blue Isolated** input signal (4-20 mA)
* “feedback” available in RCx-xxxAF version only
** “isolated” available in RCx-xxxAI and xxxAF versions only

Power Supply and Current Draw
The RCx-xxxAx may be connected to voltages ranging within 12-24 VDC.
The current draw will range from minimum 100 mA to maximum 3 A while the actuator is active. When not
moving, the actuator draws approx. 50 mA.
Note: Digital potentiometer functionality is disabled for supply voltages below 18 VDC, so the
actuator position will not be retained on power-loss, on power-up the actuator will need to be
re-zeroed every time.
Control Signal and Feedback

Locate the correct connection terminals/wires as shown on the previous page, then connect your input signal
on positions 1 and 2 (blue and brown wires) as shown below. Feedback, if applicable is connected to
position 4 (grey wire).
4-20 mA Signal source, user

+ powered
- SIGNAL GND
NC
NOTE 1: Usually, the actuators are
shipped for 4-20 mA signal input.
P1
RES For 1-5 V signal input, remove 250 ohm
1 2 3 4 5 6 resistor R66.
R66
Actuator
NOTE 2: Signal Gnd. is NOT ISOLATED

from Power Gnd. in all RCx-xxxAB
basic models.
RCx-xxxAx
External
Internal If your signal Gnd. is different from
4-20 mA Power Gnd. use HANBAY RCx-xxxAI or
RCx-xxxAF model actuators.
Sensing
resistor
NOTE 3: DO NOT CONNECT pin 4
directly or through a multimeter only to
ground.
A sensing resistor of 50 ohms or more
needs to be present.
Not observing this warning will damage
the equipment.
The actuator 4-20 mA output is internally supplying the signal current and can drive sufficient voltage for
any sensing resistor of up to 250 ohms.
The potential of the external GND after the sensing resistor may not be more than +6 VDC / -2 VDC away
from the power GND of the actuator.
This feedback signal output is only available in RCx-xxxAF model actuators.

OPERATION
DIP switches
The DIP switches allow you to change the

settings on your actuator. To flip a switch,
gently use a small flat-head screwdriver.
See the table below for DIP switch functionality.
In this example DIPs 1, 2, 5 and 12 are on.
DIP Function
1 Speed: Choose how quickly the actuator will turn the valve. See p.7.
2
3 Only in the ON position for actuator model RCH (with external gear stage).
4 Turns: The actuator usually ships from the factory with the recommended number of turns for the
5 valve. However, this number can be changed. Turning on a switch will add a specific number of
6 turns to the actuator’s movement.
7 See p.7 for relation between positions of the DIP switches and number of turns.
8 Example: Turning on DIP 6 adds four turns, turning on DIP 8 adds one turn. If both DIP 6 and 8 are
on, then the total turns of the actuator would be five.
9 Signal loss: See p.9.
10 Seating torque: Set how much torque the actuator exerts on the valve lever during the calibration
11 (finding valve seat) procedure. See p.7.
12 Direction/Calibration: Toggle switch on and off while powered to re-calibrate actuator (find valve
seat). Also sets direction in which the actuator will open and close. See p.9.
Example: The RCM model actuator turns clockwise when the signal is decreased with DIP 12 in the
OFF position. Putting DIP 12 in the ON position will cause counter-clockwise turning for a decrease
in signal. For changes in DIP 12 position to take effect, the power to the actuator must be cycled.
Controlling the Actuator

The 4-20 mA (or 1-5 V / 1-10 V) input signal represents a total span of a number of turns.
I.e.: If you set the number of turns to 2, then a signal of 12 mA will set the actuator to exactly 1 turn from the
fully closed position. 15 mA will give: (15-4)/16=0.6875 ⇒ 68.75% of 2 turns ⇒ 1.375 turns from closed.

Changing the number of turns
With the DIP switch settings, you can adjust anything between 1 and 31 turns to represent the full signal
range of 4-20 mA. Check in the table below. (1 = “On”, 0 = “Off”).
Total Turns For more turns, set DIP 4 to the ON position.

DIP 5 DIP 6 DIP 7 DIP 8
Dip4=0 This will add 16 turns to the number set by DIPs
reserved 0 0 0 0
5 through 8, as shown in the table.
1 0 0 0 1
2 0 0 1 0 DIP 4=0 +0 turns
3 0 0 1 1
4 0 1 0 0 DIP 4=1 +16 turns
5 0 1 0 1
6 0 1 1 0
7 0 1 1 1
8 1 0 0 0
9 1 0 0 1
10 1 0 1 0
11 1 0 1 1
12 1 1 0 0
13 1 1 0 1
14 1 1 1 0
15 1 1 1 1
WARNING: Be sure that the number of turns the actuator is set for is LESS than the number of
turns for the valve. The actuator should not stop itself on a fully opened valve. It can damage
the valve, and the actuator will lose its position.

Torque Settings
To accommodate different valves and other applications with Seating power settings:
different torque requirements, the actuator can be set to apply (when operating at 24 VDC)
different torque on the valve stem when in the seating mode.
DIP 10 DIP 11 Power
During normal operation, the actuator will try to reach the speed OFF OFF 16%
set by DIP 1 and DIP 2. It will use 100% torque to try and reach
the selected speed, regardless of the positions of DIP 10 and DIP OFF ON 33%
11. Current draw is limited to 3 A regardless of settings. ON OFF 66%
ON ON 100%
Please see the box to the right and the tables below to select the
power setting that is right for your application.
To deal with sticking valves, at the beginning of the first reversing movement after the seating (“zeroing”) of
the valve, the actuator will apply double the power set by DIP 10 and DIP 11 (up to 100% power.)
This “pull out” function is always enabled.
WARNING: High power settings can supply enough torque to damage your valve.
Please be cautious, especially when using the 100% power setting.
Note: 66% setting and 100% setting require voltage supply minimum values as follows:
- Supply voltage needs to be min 14 VDC for 66% setting
- Supply voltage needs to be 16 VDC for 100% setting
- When operating above 20 VDC and 66% power, Duty cycle is reduced to 50% - 25%
maximum. At these levels, the electronics produce more heat which must be dissipated
(depending on environmental temperature)
Speed and Torque Details
The maximum speed of the actuator can be set by using the first two positions of the DIP switch selector.
As a result of this setting, the actuator will limit the maximum speed. The tables below show the time required
to complete one turn.
The seating torque depends on the voltage provided in the power connection and on the
seating power settings on DIP 10, 11 as shown below.
RCL-xxxAx Actuators
Speed: Torque:
Time for Seating Torque (in-lbs)
1 turn (sec) 12 VDC 24 VDC Operating
OFF OFF 7 OFF OFF 6 12 torque is
OFF ON 3 OFF ON 10 20 100%
ON OFF 2 ON OFF 19 38
ON ON 1 ON ON 24 48
NOTE: If actuator is RCJ-xxxAx, divide torque values by 3.
To convert in-lbs to Nm, divide by 9.
RCM-xxxAx Actuators

Speed: Torque:
OFF ON 11 OFF ON 30 60 100%
ON ON 4 ON ON 70 145
NOTE: If actuator is RCK-xxxAx, divide torque values by 3.
RCH-xxxAx Actuators
Speed: Torque:
OFF ON 45 OFF ON 102 205 100%
ON ON 18 ON ON 248 497
RCF-xxxAx Actuators
Speed: Torque:
OFF ON 94 OFF ON 190 380 100%
ON ON 38 ON ON 457 915

Signal Loss and Calibration
1. For actuators that are not connected to a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), the loss of signal
will be simultaneous with power loss. Consequently, the actuator will not be able to move anywhere.
In the shutdown process, the actual position is automatically saved to the internal EEPROM. [This
saving of the position only happens for min. 18 VDC supplies] When power is restored, the actuator
will “know” its location and will simply start to follow the signal as received.
IF YOU HAVE TO turn the actuator manually when its power is turned off, it will lose its
position, and it will need to be re-zeroed (as described in sub-section 3)
2. For actuators that are connected to a UPS the behavior on signal loss can be set as follows:
Normal position of DIP 9: OFF

With DIP 9 in the off position, the actuator will ignore the signal if it is lost (i.e.: if the signal falls below
0.700 V or 2.80 mA) and simply remain in its current position.
Note: if the sensing resistor R66 is removed (for 1-5 V input signals), we recommend placing a 10K
resistor between signal and signal GND.
Predetermined signal loss position DIP 9: ON

With DIP 9 in the on position, the actuator will move to a predetermined position when the signal is
lost (i.e.: if the signal falls below 2.80 mA or 0.700 V).
Setting of the predetermined signal loss position:

a.- turn DIP 9 to the “off” position
b.- re-zero the actuator by sending and holding an input signal between
2.80 and 4.16 mA (0.700 and 1.04 V) wait until the device is re-zeroed, (i.e.: valve is closed)
c.- by varying the input signal, move the actuator to the position that is going to be the
predetermined signal loss position.
d.- switch DIP 9 to the “on” position. The current actuator position will be saved as the default
signal loss position. (The default signal position is an absolute actuator position, not a signal
value.)
3. Re-zeroing the actuator and initiating calibration routine:

The actuator will re-zero when the input signal is between 2.80 and 4.16 mA (0.700 and 1.04 V). It
will turn clockwise until the actuator has reached the fully closed position of the valve.
If the valve is removed for any reason, the calibration routine must be initiated on the
actuator manually. This is done by toggling DIP 12 (switch position, then back to the original
position) while the actuator is powered. This will prevent damage to the valve.
If you need to re-zero in the opposite direction (i.e.: for pressure regulators, which typically go to
the “top” fully open position at 4 mA) change the setting of DIP 12 and cycle power.
4. Feedback calibration: [RCx-xxxAF model actuators only]

The current feedback will be calibrated from the factory.
To re-calibrate the feedback:
a.- Turn off the actuator and disconnect the feedback and input signals. If possible, remove the
actuator from the valve.
b.- Connect the feedback signal to the signal input. Also connect the power and signal grounds.
c.- Power up the actuator with this “signal loop-back” setup.
d.- Short SP1. It will automatically run a special routine to calibrate the feedback signal to the
signal input. The whole process takes about 1.5 seconds.
e.- turn off the power and reconnect the actuator as normal.

Manual Override
The RCx-xxxAx actuator with manual override can also be certified for hazardous locations (CSA and/or
IECEX). The additional manual override gear case and handle has no effective ignition sources and can
therefore be used in all hazardous locations for which the actuator enclosure is certified for.
Operation of the manual override when the actuator is powered will be difficult as the actuator will try to
maintain the valve in the position it has been commanded to.
Power should be removed if the valve is to be moved manually. If the valve is moved with
the manual override when its power is turned off, it will lose its position, and it will need
to be re-zeroed (as described in the Signal Loss and Calibration section).
Troubleshooting
Upon noticing a problem, your first step should almost always be to recalibrate the actuator by toggling DIP
12 while the actuator is powered. This alone can solve basic problems. See sub-section 3 above for more
details.
If the actuator does not move, try following these steps:
1) Re-calibrate the actuator. This will move the actuator regardless of what signal it is receiving.
2) A sticking valve may be the problem. Remove the valve from the actuator, and re-test the actuator.
3) Remove power. Re-check the wiring and the power/signal apparatus. Power actuator and re-calibrate.
If the problem persists, please call Hanbay for technical support.

EXPLOSION PROOF CERTIFICATIONS
Actuator model number: RCx-BxxAx
IECEX
Standards & Editions:
IEC 60079-0:2017, 7th Edition

IEC 60079-1:2014, 7th Edition
*Serial number will be engraved on the lid.
CSA
Standards:
Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C, D (T6)

Class II, Groups E, F, G (T6)
CAN/CSA Std. C22.2 No. 0-M91 (R2001)

CSA Std C22.2 No. 25-1966 Locations
CSA Std C22.2 No. 30-M1986 Locations
UL 1203-2006
Lid engraving with CSA & IECEX certifications.

ACTUATOR DIMENSIONS
RCJ/ RCL/ RCM -xxxAx models

RCH-xxxAx models

RCF-xxxAx models

PART NUMBER BREAKDOWN

Full Hanbay Part Number:

LABEL BREAKDOWN
Firmware Version
AF-1.05 MM = Multiturn
AB-1.05 MML = Multiturn Low Torque
AS-1.05 MMUL = Multiturn Extra Low Torque
Actuator Supply Voltage QM = Quarter turn
12-24 VDC @ 3.0 A or QM97 = Quarter turn 97°
110-240 VAC @ 1.5 A DT-2.01
DC-2.01
DT-4.06 (Obsolete since 2019)
M-Dx V2.31
Actuator Part Number
Refer to part number
breakdown for available
options.
Ex-proof Certification
Info on ex-proof ratings
and installation
instructions.
Circuit Board Version
Ax-8.09
Dx-10.31
Dx-4.10 (Obsolete since 2019) Actuator Serial Number
Px-10.3 This serial number is unique
for each individual unit and
is directly tied to your
order/invoice number.


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Wiring for Explosion Proof Actuators

Standards for cable gland and cable in hazardous locations:

Cable Types Permitted in

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Wiring for Non-Explosion Proof Actuators

Wire color schematic for “Turck 5” cable:

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Power Supply and Current Draw

The RCx-xxxAx may be connected to voltages ranging within 12-24 VDC.

Control Signal and Feedback

4-20 mA Signal source, user

NOTE 2: Signal Gnd. is NOT ISOLATED

This feedback signal output is only available in RCx-xxxAF model actuators.

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The DIP switches allow you to change the

See the table below for DIP switch functionality.

In this example DIPs 1, 2, 5 and 12 are on.

Controlling the Actuator

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Changing the number of turns

Total Turns For more turns, set DIP 4 to the ON position.

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Speed and Torque Details

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Signal Loss and Calibration

Normal position of DIP 9: OFF

Predetermined signal loss position DIP 9: ON

Setting of the predetermined signal loss position:

3. Re-zeroing the actuator and initiating calibration routine:

4. Feedback calibration: [RCx-xxxAF model actuators only]

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If the actuator does not move, try following these steps:

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EXPLOSION PROOF CERTIFICATIONS

Actuator model number: RCx-BxxAx

IEC 60079-0:2017, 7th Edition

*Serial number will be engraved on the lid.

Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C, D (T6)

CAN/CSA Std. C22.2 No. 0-M91 (R2001)

Lid engraving with CSA & IECEX certifications.

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PART NUMBER BREAKDOWN

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